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DY52 DCZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,174 mi
Last recorded169,174 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 DCZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 169,174 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 160,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps intensity slightly reduced

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 155,331 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both inner / outer sills beginning to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2018 155,331 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both inner / outer sills beginning to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2017 149,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 149,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 143,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,466 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket brocken but still supported

Fail 10 Feb 2014 118,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 118,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,735 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,362 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,181 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,951 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 37,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,306 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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DY52 DCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY52 DCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY52 DCZ registered?

DY52 DCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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